PA news briefs

September 04, 2002

Spring Alpha Course offered at Pa. church

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - The Presbyterian Church of the Falling Spring in Chambersburg will begin the Spring Alpha Course with a celebration dinner at 6 p.m. tonight in Rooms 107-108 in the Christian Education Building, 221 N. Main St.

Alpha, a 15-session, 10-week practical introduction to the Christian faith, is a simple way of presenting the message of Jesus Christ in a clear and non-threatening manner to people from all walks of life, including those with no faith and those who do not attend services regularly, organizers say.

At each weekly session, participants have a meal and a talk is presented. Afterward, people gather in small groups to explore and share their thoughts and feelings about what they have just heard. Trained lay people facilitate the discussions.

To learn more about Alpha, call the church at 717-264-5715 or attend tonight's celebration dinner.

Coy to host three town meetings in county

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania Rep. Jeff Coy, D-89, invites residents to join him at one of his three town meetings in September and October.

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Coy urged residents of the 89th District to bring ideas about improving roads, strengthening education, reducing crime and taxes and other state or local concerns. He will have informational brochures and state highway maps at the meetings.

Autumn Fling Fashion Show scheduled

FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. - The American Business Women's Association of the Heart of the Valley Chapter will host the Autumn Fling Fashion Show on Sept. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 150 Norlo Drive, Fayetteville.

There will be a selection of fashions by Lena's Distinctive Fashions, Hagerstown.

Door prizes will be awarded and refreshments and beverages will be served. Tickets cost $10, and all ticket holders will receive a 15 percent discount on all purchases at Lena's Distinctive Fashions from Sept. 14 to 28.

For more information call Shirley at 717-352-3229 or Fran at 717-267-0110.

Hoe-Down to feature music, food, crafts

FORT LOUDON, Pa. - The Fort Loudon Hoe-Down is scheduled for Sept. 14 at the Fort Loudon Community Grounds.

The day will start with yard, flea market and craft sales. Setup is at 7 a.m.

The kitchen will open at 8 a.m. At 1 p.m., there will be a cake walk, followed by Barnyard Olympics at 2 p.m. and a homemade ice cream making contest at 3 p.m.

"Going South" will perform live country music from 3 to 7 p.m.

Those interested in setting up stands for a $5 donation, or those who want more information, can call Barb Hurst at 717-369-2686.

The festival is sponsored by the Trinity United Church of Christ, 13189 Main St., Fort Loudon.